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순환경제

sunhwan-gyeongje
noun★Intermediate— circular economy
technical

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources by keeping products, equipment, and materials in use for as long as possible.

순환경제는 폐기물 감소와 에너지 효율성을 높이는 데 중점을 둡니다.

The circular economy focuses on reducing waste and improving energy efficiency.

💡

This concept emphasizes recycling, reuse, and sustainable resource management.

Collocations

순환경제 모델circular economy model순환경제 시스템circular economy system

Synonyms

자원 순환 경제지속 가능한 경제

Antonyms

선형 경제일회용 경제

Related Phrases

자원 순환phrase
resource recycling
지속 가능한 개발phrase
sustainable development

💡Pro Tip

Key Concept

The circular economy aims to decouple economic activity from the consumption of finite resources.

⚡Gold Rule

Core Principle

Design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems.

📖Word Origin

Derived from '순환' (circulation) and '경제' (economy), reflecting the idea of a closed-loop economic system.

📝Usage Notes

Often used in discussions about environmental sustainability and waste reduction in industrial and economic contexts.

Word Breakdown

순환
circulation
root
+
경제
economy
root
한영사전

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